School profile

Surbiton High School

Other independent school · Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2JT

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#49 of 2,536

Better than 98% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages3 to 18
Pupils1,540 of 1,660 places
GenderMixed
Religious characterChristian
Admissions policySelective
Head teacherMr Matthew Shoults
Local authorityKingston upon Thames
Opened01 Jan 1919
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 102611.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolKingston upon ThamesEngland
Attainment 8 score34.159.546.2
Grade 4 or above in English and maths0%81.8%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and maths0%68.1%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and maths0%37.1%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%79%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4185--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolKingston upon ThamesEngland
Average points per A-level entry49.5340.0635
Average A-level gradeA--
Average points, best three A-levels49.4940.5335.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsA--
AAB or better41.6%36.1%17.5%
A-level progress score0.24--
A-level progressAbove average--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study137--
Average applied general gradez--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26
MeasureThis school
Pupils1,540
Girls1,346
Boys194
SEN support108
EHC plan10

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destination85.5%
Higher education74.6%
Employment8.7%
Not sustained6.5%
Further education2.2%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near Surbiton High School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryMaple Infants' SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.3 miSecondaryThe Hollyfield School and Sixth Form CentreAcademy converter
Good
0.3 miPrimarySt Andrew's and St Mark's CofE Junior SchoolVoluntary aided school
Outstanding
0.4 miPrimarySt John's C of E Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.6 miPrimaryKing Athelstan Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.6 miPrimaryLime Tree Primary SchoolFoundation school
Good
0.7 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.8 miNurserySurbiton Hill Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school
Outstanding
0.8 miNot applicableKingston Grammar SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.8 miPrimarySt Matthew's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good

Frequently asked questions about Surbiton High School

How does Surbiton High School rank in England?

Surbiton High School ranks 49 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 98% of schools).

How many pupils attend Surbiton High School?

Surbiton High School has 1,540 pupils aged 3 to 18, with capacity for 1,660.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.